Visual Merchandising Manager

Little Switzerland/Jewels

Virgin Islands
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Viewed as one of the most premier jewelry and watch retailers in the Caribbean, Little Switzerland has a long standing history of providing the widest selection of brand name jewelry and watches to their customers. We are searching for a Visual Merchandising Manager who identifies with this long standing history of excellence. If you are ready to take ownership of this critical position, grow the business and live on a beautiful island with the crystal blue Caribbean water as your backdrop, then read on to see if you have what we are looking for in this position. The successful candidate will:· Lead development and implementation of all visual merchandising programs to maximize product appeal and maximize in-store sales.· Regularly communicate with Executive Team, Buyers, Directors of Operations, Regional Marketing Representatives and Store Managers on all aspects of visual merchandising, vendor signage and display materials to ensure program implementation in a timely and productive manner.· Optimize visual presentation in display cases, vitrines, windows and other in-store signage programs.· Conceptualize (with input from Supervisor and other department executives) and implement creative signage and display programs to promote specific products, events and holidays.· Regularly conduct and participate in store visits focusing on presentation standards.· Regularly communicate with vendors (with buyer approval) on Duratrans needs, case display, vitrine display and window display needs; track receipt and installation.· Create and publish planograms and directives for merchandise arrangement.· Communicate planograms to stores and all concerned personnel, devise planogram library on network.· Maintain file on network with floor plans of all stores, update with approved changes as needed, and communicate to stores.· Maintain file with dimensions for all stores showcases, light boxes and windows.· Source, order, distribute in-case display elements for non-branded goods, and keep records of store needs.· Source, order, distribute in-case pad liner fabric, and keep records of store needs.· Coordinate with corporate personnel and vendors in planning new store openings, providing leadership to store setup teams to ensure timely and effective openings.· Ability to understand and implement “best practices” and state-of-the-art merchandizing trends.· Establish and maintain visual merchandising budgetSkills RequiredBachelor's degree in fine arts/fashion or equivalent3 - 4 years of retail visual merchandising experienceProficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and MS ProjectKnowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoshopEffective verbal and written communication skillsEffectively work with internal and external stakeholders (ex. Store Operations, Marketing, Vendors)Ability to be productive and flexible in a fast paced environmentProven ability to understand and interpret visual presentation directionAbility to manage multiple deadlines and calendarsStrong time-management skillsAbility to travel as neededPreferred ExperienceDuty Free Jewelry retail experienceStore setup experienceCompany Information
Company Name: Little Switzerland/Jewels
Company Description:
Little Switzerland/Jewels has defined luxury in the Caribbean for more than 50 years. With over 25 stores across the Caribbean region, Little Switzerland offers the most desired collections of designer jewelry and watches including TAG Heuer, David Yurman, Breitling, Roberto Coin, Movado, Omega, John Hardy, Chopard, Pandora, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier

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